Better cookery vs Practical cookery: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: International Cookery, English Cookery, English Cooking, Cooking
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Practical cookery
This edition includes information on food allergies, sauces, butters and processed meats, as well as additional pastry, soup and water ice recipes. It is suitable for training levels up to and including NVQ Level 4.
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Practical cookery is the quickest read — about 5 hours vs 9 for Better cookery.
- Practical cookery has the widest readership — 66 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| Better cookery | Practical cookery | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.0 (2) | 4.1 (66) |
Reception
| Better cookery | Practical cookery | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 2 | 66 |
| Editions | 10 | 13 |
| Want to read | 4 | 336 |
| Reading it now | — | 25 |
| Written reviews | 2 | 3 |
| Pages | 512 | 320 |